I am very excited to announce that I am officially on the ballot for reelection in 2026! I am looking forward to getting back on the campaign trail and continuing to work with the citizens of Malden and Medford on local issues in the next 2 years!

Last Thursday, I was thrilled to host the celebration for Italian Heritage Month in the House Chamber! Thank you to all that attended, and I am very proud to be able to honor my Italian roots!

Last week, I was happy to attend the Triangle Inc. spirit awards held at Town Line Luxury Lanes in Malden! Thank you for all of the hard work you continue to do to support the community!

Yesterday I was honored to attend ABCD’s Head Start Event alongside the Malden Delegation, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, and Governor Maura Healey. Thank you for all of your hard work in continuing to support essential programs for children, families and educators.

Earlier this month, I attended the Middlesex Sheriff’s Youth Public Safety Academy Graduation at Billerica Memorial High School. Congratulations to all of the Medford and Malden graduates!

Last week, I attended Medford’s National Night Out with the Kiwanis Club at Hormel Stadium, with a turnout of over 800 people! Thank you to the Medford Police Department for putting on such a great community event!

This past weekend, I attended the Malden Overcoming Addiction gathering at Suffolk Park along with Representative Ultrino. Thank you for all of the great work you do!

Monday, I was happy to attend the 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting for Jim’s Market in Medford! Congratulations on this amazing milestone for such a phenomenal Medford business!

Last week, I attended the American Heart Association Advocacy Day! Here I am with constituent Ian Haffer, who received the Heartsaver Hero Award for performing lifesaving CPR on a coach during a basketball game. Congrats, and thank you for your quick action, bravery, and courage!

Last week, I was honored to join the Medford Delegation at Medford City Hall to recognize the US 250th! Here, we are pictured with a copy of the Declaration of Independence that is now hanging in City Hall to celebrate this milestone for our country!

Last week, I was honored to celebrate the 100th anniversary of La Cascia’s Bakery in Medford, a place I have enjoyed going to for 70 years! Congratulations on this amazing milestone!

Wednesday, I was honored to attend the MA Unsung Heroine Ceremony at the State House! I’m pictured with Rep. Garballey and Medford DEI Director Frances Nwajei, who received a certificate of recognition from the MCSW. Thank you for your continued hard work throughout Medford!

Today I was honored to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Revitalization of MHA’s Saltonstall Apartments, where I am pictured with Executive Director Jeffrey Driscoll. These renovations are crucial to increase accessibility to housing, and to further grow the community!

Recently, I attended the Italian Festival at the Condon Shell in Medford, as well as the Italian Splendore in the South End to celebrate the Italian Republic’s 80th Anniversary! I am proud to be able to honor my Italian heritage!

This past Friday, June 5, I was honored to attend the Medford Family Network Teddy Bear Picnic and celebrate the retirement of Marie Cassidy. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the Medford Public Schools System throughout your career!

On Sunday, I was honored to attend a Garden Dedication with Malden Ward 7 Councillor Chris Simonelli. This garden is planted in memory of Susan Thomson, Bailie Weiss, and Karen Anderson for all of the wonderful work they have done for the Malden community.

On May 15, I was honored to attend the Memorial Service for Deceased Members and Dedication of the new Medford Police Memorial at Oak Grove Cemetery. Thank you to the Medford Police Department for the continued hard work you do to keep our community safe!

Monday, May 18th, was the Medford Kiwanis Scholarship Night! This year Medford Kiwanis presented three college bound Medford seniors each with $1500 scholarships! Best of luck on your future endeavors!

On Thursday, May 14th, I had the honor of accepting The Champion for Children award at the Children’s League of Massachusetts Advocacy Day. I am so proud of the work the Family Resource Center’s have done over the years and I look forward to continuing to collaborate!

May is Violence Prevention Month in Massachusetts! Yesterday I attended the Portal to Hope Forum at Everett City Hall to discuss the important topic of domestic violence with EVAPorate Violence of the Everett Police Department, Portal to Hope, and Representative McGonagle.